Wiper Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
FRONT

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAG, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover as described in Instrument Panel Systems.
3. If the vehicle is so equipped, move the tilt steering column to the fully raised position.
4. Insert the key in the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to the On position.

Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install:

5. Insert a small screwdriver or pin punch through the access hole in the lower steering column shroud and depress the ignition lock cylinder retaining tumbler.
6. While holding the retaining tumbler depressed, pull the ignition lock cylinder and key out of the ignition lock housing.
7. Remove the three screws that secure the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud.
8. If the vehicle is equipped with a standard non-tilt steering column, loosen the two upper steering column mounting nuts. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt steering column, move the tilt steering column to the fully lowered position.
9. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.

Water Shield Upper Screws Remove/Install:

10. Remove the two screws that secure the switch water shield and bracket to the top of the steering column.

Water Shield Lower Screw Remove/Install:

11. Remove the one screw located below the multi-function switch lever that secures the switch water shield and bracket to the steering column.
12. Gently pull the lower mounting tab of the switch water shield bracket away from the steering column far enough to clear the screw boss below the multi-function switch lever.
13. Lift the water shield and bracket with the multi-function switch off of the left side of the steering column as a unit and move it out of the way. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt steering column, lifting gently upward on the tilt release lever will provide additional clearance to ease multi-function switch removal.
14. Gently pull the windshield wiper and washer switch up and away from the right side of the steering column far enough to access the wire harness connector.
15. Unplug the wire harness connector from the windshield wiper and washer switch.
16. Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch from the steering column.
17. Reverse the removal procedures to install.

REAR

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAG, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Center Bezel Remove/Install:

2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the instrument panel center bezel away from the instrument panel to release the six snap clip retainers.
3. Remove the center bezel from the vehicle.

Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install:

4. Remove the three screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
5. Pull the accessory switch bezel out from the instrument panel far enough to unplug the wire harness connectors.
6. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.
7. Carefully pry the snap retainers at the top and bottom of the rear wiper and washer switch receptacle on the back of the accessory switch bezel with a small thin-bladed screwdriver and pull the switch out of the receptacle.
8. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Be certain that both of the switch snap retainers in the receptacle on the back of the accessory switch bezel are fully engaged. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in lb).